Iris Nampeyo is married to Hopi potter, Wallace Youvella. Iris is the granddaughter of Nampeyo of Hano, and daughter of Fannie Polacca Nampeyo. Her siblings are also talented, including Tonita Nampeyo and the late Tom Polacca. Iris has won awards at Santa Fe Indian Market and Gallup Intertribal show. Iris is a member of the Corn Clan, who specializes in making beautiful corn motif pots.